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Artist pins down the crowd

Great article about my art practice in the Nelson Mail last night. http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/features/arts/6461289/Artist-pins-down-the-crowd

A sneaky peek

I have been very busy the last couple of weeks working on a new series of paintings that will be part of the ‘Art on Life‘ group exhibition at the Academy Galleries. For this series I spent two days wandering around the streets of Wellington to collect source imagery, undertaking time-based observations at intersections, bus…

Congrats Red Gallery!

A big congrats to Caroline, Sarah and the team at Red Gallery for being named top gallery in Nelson – keep up the great work! http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/features/6414738/Top-stops-on-the-art-circuit  

Sold!

Just heard that my painting “Crossing” has sold  at the Red Gallery in Nelson – thanks Caroline and Sarah. Great to hear that the lady fell in love with it and just had to have it

Picked up by Gallery in Auckland

I am excited to announce that Black Asterisk Gallery in Ponsonby, Auckland is now exhibiting and promoting my work. My work is part of a group show in February and then I will be having a solo exhibition in a few months time. Web version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward For the month of February Black Asterisk will…

Back in the studio – Heaven!

After a week of planning my timetable for the year, writing proposals and working on marketing I am finally back in the studio! 4 layers of gesso and 4 days later I have finished preparing the canvases and I am enjoying the feeling of anticipation one gets with blank canvases in the studio. These canvases…

‘Hung’ at the Molly Morpeth Canaday Awards in Whakatane

I am very pleased to announce that my painting ‘Intersections II‘ has been selected for exhibition at the 2012 Molly Morpeth Canaday Awards in Whakatane. This is the first time I have entered the competition and the judge chose only 82 paintings out of 320 entries to hang.

Master of Fine Art Graduation Exhibition

Well just back from Auckland and my Master of Fine Arts graduation exhibition. The exhibition was the culmination of two years hard work and made up 80% of my final grade. Opening night on the 18th January was fantastic. About 350 people came through the gallery so there was a great buzz and vibe. I received…

Check out my work at the new Kereru Gallery

When you are out and about enjoying the sun in Nelson over the holidays, do pop into a fantastic new gallery in Mariri. The Kereru Gallery is at 3 Wood Loop Road, off state highway 60 – look out for the red shed! Karen (sculptor) and Mike Walters (jeweller) have set up the space as…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I would like to thank you for your interest in and encouragement of my art practice, especially over the last few months as I have finished my Master of Fine Arts course. I really appreciate and value your support. I am looking forward to taking a break over Christmas and relaxing with my family. However,…